Authentic Huevos Rancheros Recipe
This Huevos Rancheros recipe is a classic Mexican breakfast made with lightly fried corn tortillas, refried beans, sunny-side-up eggs, and a simple homemade ranchero salsa. Ready in about 20 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, this authentic huevos rancheros is perfect for weekend brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted green chile
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups refried beans
- 4 eggs cooked any style (recommend sunny side up)
- Queso fresco (optional)
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet. Place tortillas carefully into the hot oil, one at a time, and fry for 20 to 40 seconds on each side or until lightly crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onions, for 3 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and chile, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, stir everything together, and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- To assemble, place a tostada (fried tortilla) on a serving plate; spoon on some refried beans, top with cooked egg (any style), cooked salsa, and sprinkle with queso fresco.
- Continue with the remaining servings and serve warm.
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Notes
- Use corn tortillas. Traditional Huevos Rancheros are made with corn tortillas. Lightly frying them adds flavor and helps them hold the toppings.
- Eggs are best cooked fresh. Sunny-side-up or over-easy eggs work beautifully so the runny yolk mixes with the ranchero salsa.
- Make the salsa ahead. The ranchero salsa can be prepared up to 5 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Shortcuts are okay. If you're short on time, you can use your favorite store-bought salsa and canned refried beans.
- Add extra toppings. Avocado, crema Mexicana, cilantro, or hot sauce are delicious additions.
- Make it heartier. Add Mexican chorizo for a flavorful variation of Huevos Rancheros.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1047mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1106IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg